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B855 RUE

1985 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,511 mi
Last recorded143,511 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB855 RUE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 143,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,485 miles

Tyres degradated.

n/s/f brake has light runout.

rear crossmember to axle case support bracket corroded area.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,770 miles

N/S/F WING CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F WING CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 133,193 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

under body slightly rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 129,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on offside rear inner sill panel

Fail 4 Aug 2008 125,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 125,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 112,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 98,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 82,101 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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B855 RUE is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B855 RUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B855 RUE registered?

B855 RUE is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B855 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B855 RUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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